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Torch Technologies
Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!
Torch Technologies is seeking a talented Senior Missile Defense Radar Analyst/Engineer to join a well-established and growing team in the Sensors Test, Analysis, Requirements and Simulations (STARS) Lab that supports the development, test, and fielding of missile defense radar systems. The selected candidate will work with real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) systems, tactical software & hardware, and all-digital representations of complex missile defense radars such as AN/TPY-2, AN/TPY-6, LRDR, SBX, UEWR, and CDU. Common tasks for this position include leading scenario design and development, analysis tool design and development, and complex analysis on radar system and/or algorithm performance. The selected candidate will provide expertise and mentor junior team members on various aspects of critical radar functions including acquisition, scheduling, tracking, discrimination, advanced functions, and system-level interactions. The selected candidate will investigate issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop creative solutions to complex technical problems.
The selected candidate may support a broad range of projects including performance analysis, modeling & simulation (M&S) verification & validation (V&V), post-flight reconstructions, and integration and risk reduction efforts. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership in a highly dynamic environment that promotes team interaction, collaboration, and problem solving. The selected candidate will interact with external customers and stakeholders within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), program offices, and radar development prime contractors.
Required Skills / Experience:
US Citizenship.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science from an accredited institution; Master's or Ph.D. degree desired.
10+ years of experience with sensor and/or system-level data analysis.
Proficient in data manipulation and analysis, data visualization, signal and data processing, electromagnetics, and/or system engineering using Matlab, Python, and/or similar tools.
Ability to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in team environments.
Ability to develop and/or contribute to reports and briefings that explain complex radar behaviors effectively to a broad range of audiences.
Ability to multi-task and work effectively across multiple efforts.
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior staff.
Proven ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse set of customers, collaborators, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
Candidates with the following experience are preferred:
Experience with AN/TPY-2, AN/TPY-6, LRDR, SBX, UEWR, and/or CDU radar systems (and/or associated digital representations).
Experience leading radar analysis, radar systems engineering, and/or radar test and evaluation.
Experience with radar signal/detection injection HWIL systems (OSI, DIGISIM, OSM).
Experience leading the development of complex analysis tools using Matlab.
Experience with other aspects of the Missile Defense System (MDS) and the Missile Defense Agency including threat/targets, C2BMC, GFC, and simulation frameworks such as OSF.
Schedule: M-F; 8-5
Work Location: Customer- site
Travel: Yes, Up to 10%.
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
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